Chromium Records

'VOID have a singer that is a true example of what modern singing is all about, hit songs & a group of musicians who are able to produce a very distinct atmosphere'

John Ravenhall

'the singer could sing through a hurricane and the songs are excellent. Its raw but all the right ingredients are there'

Greg Haver (manics/mel c producer)

'my session with void was really enjoyable they are an exciting young band with great ideas and a real desire to make interesting records"

Matchbox Recordings

the almighty VOID strum their way onto the 'airwaves' record next with indie rock stomper 'TURN AWAY'. this powerful, anthemic & melodic 3 piece band are from llanelli in wales. VOID deliver powerful, emotional guitar music that has soul, feeling crossed with raw power. they remind us of early stereophonics 'local boy' era crossed with 'the alarm'. so yeah they do have a welsh sound & that's great cos some of the best bands in the world come from wales

Unsigned Central

superb, tuneful rock from what looks like the latest in a long line of top rock bands to emerge from the valleys of wales in recent years. whilst the high quality of the tunes is maybe not consistent throughout this relase, there is enough here to suggest these boys have got what it takes to make it BIG..... ----

VOID@the Point 19th Jan 2006

The main reason for taking the time to write this review is to tell others about the second band called VOiD. As with most promotional events you can expect to enjoy 50% of what you hear, the free drink helps for the other 50%. However from the moment VOiD came on stage I was taken back by the quality of the songs and the way that they were put over. The vocals were crisp and easily understood rather than the sometimes muffled vocals you get at live concerts. They played five tracks and were also generous enough to give away free CDs. They are a three piece band from Llanelli and have their own web site so go have a look. There appeal is more general and difficult to pidgeon hole. I am a fan of bands such as Embrace, Sterophonics, Green Day and at one point in the night they gave me the impression they could have been either band. They are well worth a look if they come to an area near you.

Guitar Tab Central

Sound: January 24 invited to a free promotional night at The Point in Cardiff, South Wales. There were three bands performing from the South Wales area. The first band were ok but as I cannot remember their name the impression they made was not substantial. The last band called Matabi were also ok and gave a good performance. They also generously gave away some free CDs of tracks they had laid down. They have already gone through several changes in name and line up and would appeal to Green Day fans. The sound was excellent and the mixing team managed to fill what is basically a small; venue with the level of sound that means you can feel it as well as hear it. // 6 Perfomance: The main reason for taking the time to write this review is to tell others about the second band called VOiD. As with most promotional events you can expect to enjoy 50% of what you hear, the free drink helps for the other 50%. However from the moment VOiD came on stage I was taken back by the quality of the songs and the way that they were put over. The vocals were crisp and easily understood rather than the sometimes muffled vocals you get at live concerts. They played five tracks and were also generous enough to give away free CDs. They are a three piece band from Llanelli and have their own web site so go have a look. There appeal is more general and difficult to pidgeon hole. I am a fan of bands such as Embrace, Sterophonics, Green Day and at one point in the night they gave me the impression they could have been either band. They are well worth a look if they come to an area near you. // 8 Impression: The Point in Cardiff, Wales is well known by those in the know about music in Cardiff Wales. It is in an old converted church so has plenty of character. They generally have high quality cover bands but also have original acts. For instance The Sensationl Alex Harvey Band were there the night before. Midge Ure has played there so musical tastes are quite diverse. They also have Cinema shows every week and convert into a heavy rock club when there are no gigs on. I will say however it can be expensive to drink there and there is only one bar so as a piece of advice go for a few beers in any number of pubs in the area first. Remember go see VOiD

V0iD @ the Marquee

V0id have been regulars at the tourdates A&R nights and cab relied upon for a slick performance. Thursday 22nd Nov 2007 was no different, despite Wayne being a bit under the weather and the band seeing their producer, Steve Brown (Manics \ Cult) join the crowd just as they got started. Sgt Snafu over & out

Ballads For Beauties and Beasts Review

Young indie rockers Void have created their debut album ‘Ballads For Beauties And Beasts’ in what sounds like hidden respect to a variety of artists. Many of the tracks send images flowing through my mind like a waterfall of a variety of artists, due to the similarity in rhythm, vocals aspects and pure beats. First up there is the ‘I Love Rock N Roll’ sway of Britney on ‘Faceless’, the remembrance feeling of REM’s ‘Everybody Hurts’ on ‘Anything At All’ which sent shivers down my body as the beautiful vocals took hold, ‘Angel’s Eyes’ gets a little Bon Jovi sounding while ‘Wake Me’ has a Guns N Roses style vocals and beat. With this in mind, the music presented with ‘Ballads For Beauties And Beasts’ appeals to large audience spectrum. Through pounding beats that will have you mesmerised in seconds to the simple and effective flow of instruments like the integral keys of ‘Behind My Smile…’ acoustic guitar of ‘Angel’s Eyes’, and vital bass of ‘Turn Away’. The pace also differs from electric riffs of ‘Anything At All’ to darker sounds of ‘Wake Me’. The atmospheric mystery that surrounds ‘Faceless’ is defiantly noteworthy. Vocals on this album differ at times. On ‘Beaten & Bruised’ they are much softer than anticipated, they are slightly edgier on ‘Something/Nothing’ and very emotional on ‘Angel’s Eyes’. The vocals can be quite tense at times, especially on ‘Amber’ as the vocalist sings about getting hurt • “You hurt me” he sings with real emotion being felt by the listener. The harmonies that are carried on this album are very good, and work very well in sync with each other. It is because of these striking vocals that the lyrics become pulsating. “Behind that smile there’s a lonely child” is just one example from ‘Behind My Smile…’ This album may not sound completely original, but it is the familiarity and association that makes it more enjoyable. As a debut, it may need some originality to stand out from others and something that will add a little spice, but it is an attractive and well-produced release. Track Listing 01 - Beaten & Bruised 02 - Something/Nothing 03 - Holding Onto You 04 - Anything At All 05 - Faceless 06 - Turn Away 07 - Said and Done 08 - Angel's Eyes 09 - Wake Me 10 - Amber 11 - Follow Me 12 - Behind My Smile Michelle Moore roomthirteen.com

Review for forthcoming Single 'Turn Away' released Feb 25th 2008

Upon the release of Void’s single ‘Turn Away,’ these new indie rockers are about to take make headway in becoming acknowledged as a band that have talent and are not afraid to show it off. From an excellent introductory bass beat, a very strong riff implants itself within one's body and turns a normal young person into a moving maniac. This track continues upon this method of incapacitating a listener with its sturdy, mellow and symphonious vocals. The vocals are made that more intense and seductive as they shadow some eminent musical abilities from forceful guitars to some a little more placid. The upbeat ending to what can otherwise be known as one heck of a track, rounds this single off perfectly. I must admit it has been a while since a single has been able to get my feet tapping and my lips trying to utter away with the lyrical chorus content. AMAZING! Track Listing 01 - Turn Away 02 - Holding On To You... Rated 13/13 Michelle Moore roomthirteen.com

V0iD - Ballads for Beauties and Beasts

Reviewer - Dougie Void ,a three piece outfit hailing from South Wales can best be described as and indie take on hard rock. There are elements of the likes of Coldplay and the Manic Street Preachers, with a touch of Harem Scarem thrown in. Well I say Harem Scarem, in reality Void have more in common with vocalist Harry Hess' solo album Just Another Day at times. Void's songs deliver an instant reward and at times seem very familiar even though you may never have heard them before. For instance Faceless comes across as a blend of Joan Jett’s I Love Rock 'N Roll crossed with Neil Young’s Rocking In The Free World, no bad thing. Several other tracks here also exhibit what could be called environmentally friendly songwriting, that is recycling riffs and melodies that possibly have been heard before but, when this is coupled to the excellent production and decent vocals, it makes the whole album instantly listenable. Despite the heard it all before factor Void, with the slightly unique sound if not songs, have crafted an album with potentially huge appeal, jangly enough for the indie crowd and rocky enough for the MHR crowd. It'ss an album that is tailor made for both radio and for the live environment. If Void get the breaks expect them to do big things. Hardrockhouse.com

'Ballads For Beauties and Beasts' Review

V0iD are a young Indie-rock act from Swansea who have enjoyed the input of Manic St Preachers producers as they look to set the world ablaze with their debut album. This collection of dizzying,grand scale staduim indie marks out a band ready to take up the rock n roll challenge Their gigs are populated in equal measure by zealous teenagers, wide-eyed girls and die hard hairy rockers. 'Ballads for Beauties and Beasts' is therefore an apt title for a record as far as V0iD are concerned. The album features the recent single 'Turn Away' which has burned ears via many a radio station recently. Essentially V0iD do massive songs in the mould of fellow welshers Stereophonics, or the Manics at their most uplifting with a Feeder-esque ear for an anthem. Polished, top quality heritage rock with an engaging indie charm Fuse Magazine April 2008

'Ballads for Beauties and Beasts' Review - Rock of Ages

V0iD - Ballads For Beauties And Beasts Details: 2008, Raven Black Records, CD A new name on the Welsh music map is “V0iD”, a three piece outfit from Llanelli near Swansea who I first heard a short while back thanks to a hugely entertaining interview and a few choice cuts on TotalRock’s “Doom & Co.” show. Delivering unashamed stadium rock, as a Welsh indie-rock band they’re always going to draw comparison to the “Manic Street Preachers” and “Stereophonics” of course and there is a resemblance to both, but what drew me to them was more the blend of “Bon Jovi” style anthemic delivery, a touch of “Guns ‘n’ Roses” on occasion too and a fair bit of “Oasis” to boot. Throw occasional similarities to “R.E.M.” and “U2? into the mix as well while we’re at it. All good ingredients for appealing to the masses of course but a big plus for me personally though was the song “Something/Nothing” which took me back to the early days of “Little Angels”… a band I’d be surprised they’d heard of let alone been influenced by! Don’t be put off by the “stadium rock” tag. The band certainly aren’t. One comment that stuck in my mind in the Totalrock piece was them asking “What’s wrong with selling out Wembley Stadium exactly?” And don’t be put off by the albums title either as a set of maudlin balladry this certainly isn’t. “Beaten & Bruised” is as defiant an anthem as an opener you could wish for. “Faceless” proves a cracking upbeat rocker with a thumping beat that lights the way to the albums mid-point, where you’ll find the tour-de-force of “Said And Done“; a fine song with a staccato rhythm that you can’t help but think must be a highlight of their live set too. The absence of dominating keyboards on most songs enables the band to maintain a raw, refreshing, guitar dominated sound. There is an argument that its not all that original but what the hell, the elements are their to appeal to both mainstream and indie-rock fan alike. Indeed you’d expect something like “Anytime At All“, a superb song with a hypnotic set of verses and a huge chorus to sound as at home on rock oriented radio as it would on Radio 1. When it gets to the ballads too, be it the impressive enough “Angel Eyes” or the superbly accomplished closer “Behind The Smile“, they’re more likely to leave scars than a sickly after-taste. Neither cross the line into the generic “desperate for a hit” territory that ballads so often slip into. If there is one main criticism from me it would be a marked lack of decent length guitar solos. It’s a personal preference of course but on a number of occasions you just wish guitarist Wayne Doyle would be given license to close his eyes, imagine a hundred thousand faces watching and produce a solo that takes a song to epic proportions. His tone on “Faceless” is similar to David Gilmore, on “Angel Eyes” to Noel Gallagher, but on both occasions its curtailed far too soon and that proved more than a little frustrating to a fan of both! It’s such a strong set of songs though that perhaps the only real concern is that they’ve set a bloody high benchmark for themselves. That’s not a problem until album two of course, and by then, potentially, they could be seen as one of the best new rock bands to emerge from South Wales for many years. Highlight: Said And Done Score: 3.5/5